The Moorings at Lewes
17028 Cadbury Circle, Lewes, DE 19958 · Sussex County · (302) 645-6400
40 certified beds, about 35 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2008
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 085053 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 9, 2026, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Delaware average is 10.9, the national average 9.2).
None of its 2 health citations since January 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.38 hours per resident per day, against 4.35 across Delaware and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.29 of those hours.
42.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Delaware average 41.3%).
CMS links it to Springpoint Senior Living, an affiliated group of 8 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 2 health citations on file.
January 9, 2026Standard inspection · 0 citations
December 18, 2024Standard inspection · 0 citations
January 22, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that food was properly stored, prepared and served in a manner that protects residents from foodborne illness and food contact surfaces are maintained in a sanitary condition.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview it was determined that for one (R11) out of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications, the facility failed to limit an as needed (PRN) psychotropic medication to 14 days.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.38 | 4.35 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.29 | 0.97 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.00 | 3.89 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.21 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.88 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 42.2% | 41.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 30.8% | 41.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.03 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.54 on weekdays and 4.00 on weekends, 12% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 8.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.29 in April to June 2025 to 4.38 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.38 | 1.29 | 4.54 | 4.00 | 8.7% | 0 of 90 | 35 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.37 | 1.58 | 4.49 | 4.07 | 8.7% | 0 of 92 | 35 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.56 | 1.63 | 4.67 | 4.27 | 15.6% | 0 of 92 | 34 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.29 | 1.52 | 4.44 | 3.92 | 12.5% | 0 of 91 | 34 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Delaware, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.05 | 0.79 | 4.21 | 3.67 | 5.7% | 0% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Delaware | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.9 | 12.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 27.7 | 13.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.1 | 10.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 23.5 | 23.4 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 10.3 | 11.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: SPRINGPOINT AT LEWES INC. CMS links this home to Springpoint Senior Living, a group of 8 nursing homes averaging 3.8 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argondizza, Anthony | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/2017 | |
| Cafferty, Maureen | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/02/1999 | |
| Midgett, Garrett | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/05/2009 | |
| Woodward, David | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/23/2018 | |
| Springpoint Senior Living Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 10/01/2017 | |
| Midgett, Garrett | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2017 | |
| Woodward, David | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2017 | |
| Argondizza, Anthony | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2017 | |
| Cafferty, Maureen | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2017 | |
| Midgett, Garrett | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2017 | |
| Woodward, David | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2017 | |
| Springpoint Senior Living Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2017 | |
| Argondizza, Anthony | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2017 | |
| Cafferty, Maureen | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2017 | |
| Kopec, Marybeth | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2006 | |
| Midgett, Garrett | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2017 | |
| Woodward, David | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2017 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on January 22, 2024: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on January 22, 2024: "Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited."
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Delaware contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Delaware. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Delaware Division of Health Care Quality, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Delaware Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-855-773-1002. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Delaware Licensed Nursing Homes, survey reports, where Delaware publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is The Moorings at Lewes's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates The Moorings at Lewes 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did The Moorings at Lewes get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 9, 2026. The Delaware average is 10.9.
- Has The Moorings at Lewes been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does The Moorings at Lewes accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns The Moorings at Lewes?
- CMS lists 17 owners and managers, and links the home to Springpoint Senior Living. Legal business name: SPRINGPOINT AT LEWES INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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